Monday 3rd June 2024 - As Trudy was away visiting her mother, Simon called for us on his own but with guest tips from Penny and David. He started the evening by revising "Swing Thru" for our newer dancers and later "Do Paso". During the evening he went on to teach "Boys Run" from various positions, "Circle to a Line" and "Pass the Ocean".

Monday 10th June 2024  - On a very cold night for June, some of us even left our coats on to dance during the early part of the evening and, when everybody danced, we had enough for three squares. "Pass the Ocean" was revised for our newer dancers and they then went on to learn how to "Split the outside two, go round one, squeeze in and make a line", "Split the outside two, go round two, hook on the end or squeeze in and make a line". Towards the end of the evening they were introduced to the call "Separate" which David H said was one of his favourites. As an introduction they were shown how to "Separate, go round one, squeeze in and make a line".  Members were encouraged to bring friends, neighbours and family to the Midsummer Hoedown next Monday, to try Square Dancing.

Monday 17th June 2024  - MIDSUMMER HOEDOWN

On a warm evening we were pleased to welcome 10 people who wanted to try Square Dancing and we were able to dance four squares for most of the night. To add to the variety of the evening we were taught "Grand Blossom", "Pair Off" (from the Advanced programme) and "Walk and Dodge" - using backwards walking!

As Trudy will be celebrating an "0" birthday later this week she brought along a tub of chocolates for everyone to share and, on behalf of the members, our Chairman, Bob, presented her with a card, gift cake and a box of chocolates.

Monday 24th June 2024 - While Trudy and Simon were away on holiday in the Cotswolds and Jackie, Keith, Ann, Brian, Janet and David were away dancing Plus and Advanced to Neil Whiston at Symonds Yat, Penny was our caller tonight.

Despite it being the hottest day of the year, throughout the evening there were generally two squares on the floor when Tips were called for “Everyone”.  Penny revised the moves known to the newer dancers, recapping in more detail the most recent moves “Split  the outside two” and “Separate” before introducing the students to “Extend”

Halfway through the evening the Club members were entertained by David S with a full Mainstream singing call, for which he accompanied himself on his ukulele. This was followed by a short quiz to name some Square Dance moves.

With several Club members being on holiday, and others looking forward to having one later in the year, Penny chose to end the evening with a tip for everyone using the song  “ We’re all going on a Summer Holiday”. 

Our thanks go to Penny for her hard work in preparing and running the evening on her own, to David S for his entertainment and locking up at the end, to Michael for acting as Treasurer and to everyone who gave their support.